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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
PARISH
300 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge, ON, L4L 3W4
T: 905 856-2205 F: 905 850-5589
www.iconception.org [email protected]
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 26, 2017
Message from the Pastor: Fourth Sunday in Lent
“Recognizing our own blindness”
Dear Friends,
The story of the blind man in the gospel is a parable of a human condition. There is no one as blind as those who insist vehemently on their own clear vision of everything. Often what we take for reality is an illusion, for we see through distortion of outward appearances and our biases. If we persist in our illusion that we have all answers and that our way is the best way, our sin remains. Those who already know everything can learn nothing. Recognizing our own blindness and looking within for insight is the first step towards enlightenment. -----------------------------------------------------------
“Riconoscere la propria cecita’”
La storia del cieco nel vangelo è una parabola di
una condizione umana. Nessuno e’ cosi cieco come
coloro che insistono con veemenza sulla propria
visione del tutto chiara. Spesso ciò che prendiamo
per realtà è un'illusione, per noi vediamo attraverso
la distorsione di apparenze esteriori e i nostri
pregiudizi. Se ci ostiniamo a nostra illusione che
abbiamo tutte le risposte e che il nostro modo è il
modo migliore, il nostro peccato rimane. Chi sa già
tutto, può imparare niente. Riconoscere la nostra
cecità e cercare all'interno per un’intuizione è il
primo passo verso l'illuminazione.
“Living the Gospel” locally and around the world…
How do we “Live the Gospel” toward others when our daily lives are so busy? If we do not have the time to actively participate, we can support the many ShareLife funded agencies within our community that bring the hands of Christ to those in need. Our annual appeal provides resources to 42 agencies, bringing much needed programs and services to those both here in our communities and around the world. Over the next week, consider your ability to “Live the Gospel” by helping those who are vulnerable and in need, and make a contribution to ShareLife
Next Sunday, April 2, 2017 is ShareLife Sunday
Please give generously.
“Vivere il Vangelo” sul luogo e nel mondo…
Come possiamo “vivere il Vangelo” con la gente intorno a noi quando la nostra vita è così piena di impegni? Se non abbiamo tempo per un coinvolgerci attivamente, possiamo partecipare sostenendo le tante agenzie finanziate da ShareLife che nella nostra comunità aprono le mani di Cristo ai bisognosi. La nostra raccolta annuale dona sussidi a 42 agenzie che offrono programmi e servizi di grande necessità a tante persone sia localmente che nel mondo. Nei prossimi giorni, pensa a come puoi “vivere il Vangelo” ed assistere i deboli e i bisognosi, facendo un’offerta a ShareLife.
Domenica prossima, 2 aprile 2017 è una domenica di ShareLife.
Per favore, dona generosamente.
Haggadah - Passover 2017
A way of celebrating Passover, praying together. This important event will be held on: Saturday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. If you would like to participate, you may purchase tickets at the cost of $30.00. Tickets are available at the Parish office. A reminder that there are only very limited number of tickets! Purchase them as soon as possible. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and is in support of ShareLife.
Haggadah - Passover 2017
Questo importante evento avverrà sabato 8 aprile alle ore 18,30 nel salone parrocchiale. Per partecipare occorre acquistare il biglietto che costa $30.00. I biglietti, in numero limitato, sono disponibili nell’ufficio parrocchiale. Acquistateli al più presto. L’evento è sponsorizzato dai Cavalieri di Colombo a sostegno di ShareLife.
Income Tax Receipts
Income tax receipts for the 2016 taxation can be picked up during office hours.
Ricevute per le Tasse
Le ricevute delle tasse per l’anno 2016 possono essere ritirate in ufficio parrocchiale.
Archdiocesan Day of Confession
Our priests will be available for confession on Wednesday March 29, 2017 from 9am-12pm and 3pm-6pm.
Giornata Arcidiocesana per le Confessioni
I nostri sacerdoti saranno disponibili per le
confessioni mercoledì 29 marzo, 2017 dalle ore 9-12
e dalle ore 15-18.
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent at 7:30 pm in English and at 8:00 pm in Italian.
Via Crucis
Tutti i Venerdì di Quaresima alle ore 19,30 di sera in inglese e alle 20,00 in italiano.
Golf Tournament
The 12th Annual Immaculate Conception Charity Golf Tournament, in support of ShareLife and Mackenzie Health Foundation (Vaughan Hospital), will be held on Thursday May 25th, 2017 at Glen Eagle Golf Club (15731 Regional Rd 50, Caledon, ON L7E 3H9). Please contact the Parish office for more information.
Attention all First Communion Candidates
Parent/Child Workshop/Retreat The workshop will be held from 1:45-4pm. Please bring the We Share in the Eucharist Book.
Date School Saturday, March 25, 2017 Immaculate Conception 12:30 pm group & Others Sunday, March 26, 2017 Immaculate Conception 3 p.m. group
First Reconciliation
Monday, March 27, 2017 at 7:30pm– St. Catherine
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 7:30pm – St. Francis
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 7:30pm– St. Gabriel
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 7:30pm – Immaculate Conception (12:30pm group)
Monday, April 3, 2017 at 7:30pm– St. John Bosco & Others
Tuesday April 4, 2017 at 7:30pm – Immaculate Conception (3:00pm group)
Attention all Confirmation Candidates
Confirmation Rehearsal Dates & Ceremony Rehearsal Date Confirmation Date
St. John Bosco, St. Francis, Others Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 8pm Friday, April 21, 2017 at 7pm Immaculate Conception Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 8pm Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7pm St. Catherine, St. Gabriel Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 8pm Friday, May 5, 2017 at 7pm Completed sponsor forms should be returned to the Parish office by Friday March 31, 2017.
